Director of Coaching and Player Development - Plantation FC
-Oversee the development of players and coaches for the competitive and recreational program
Coaching Education:
USSF B license
USSF National Youth License
NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
TOPS Soccer Coaching Certificate (Soccer Players with Disabilities)
Current Positions:
FYSA ODP Staff Member
FYSA Course Instructor - Youth Modules, F, E, D courses.
FYSA Academy Committee
U.S. Soccer Federation
Scout players for the U.S. Youth National teams in the southeast region, boys and girls.
Train players for the U.S. Youth National teams in the southeast regions, boys and girls.
U.S. Academy Scout - Evaluate and Report on U.S. Academy players, teams, coaches and clubs.
Cypress Bay High School - Boys Varsity Head Coach
-2011 Florida State Champions, Class 6A
-2011 Coach of the Year for Sun-Sentinel and Miami Herald
Past Positions:
American Heritage School - Boys Varsity Head Coach
2004, 2005, 2007 Florida State Champions, class 3A
- 3 Coach of the Year Awards for Sun-Sentinel
- 4 Coach of the Years Awards for Miami Herald
Professional Playing Experience:
German Regional League (3rd Division)
MLS
A-Leauge
USL
College Playing Experience:
Nova Southeastern University
Youth Soccer Experience:
Plantation Eagles Soccer Club
High School:
JP Taravella High School
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Nova Southeastern University
Philosophy:
To inspire youth to become passionate about soccer and to guide them in reaching their goals on the soccer field. Most important, use soccer as a way to instill teamwork, leadership, friendship, sportsmanship, and workmanship. All qualities that are important in life. Soccer should not be a "youth long" experience, it should be a "life long" experience.